● Hold the sleeve (J) and washers (L)
and insert together with the
handlebar (1) into the holder on the
handlebar console (2).
● Insert the screw (K) from the outside
inwards through the bores in the
handlebar (1) and in the handlebar
console (2). Screw on the nut (M) and
tighten the screw (K) to a torque of 20-
25 Nm.
Installing the electric cable:
● Insert the electric cable (3) in the
holders (4) of the strain relief moulding
on the handlebar console as shown.
7.3 Installing dual handlebar
(MA 443)
● Insert the screw (F) through the
bore in the cable guide (G).
● Fit the upper handlebar (2) onto the
lower handlebar sections (1).
● Attach the cable guide (G) to the
electric cable (3) and insert the
screw (F) through the bore from the
inside outwards.
● On the opposite side, insert the
screw (F) from the outside inwards
through the bores.
● Fit the handlebar protection (I) and
screw the quick clamping devices (E)
onto the screws (F) (the screw should
project by about one screw thread turn)
and fold upwards.
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● Check correct assembly:
The quick-clamping devices (E) must
be sufficiently tightened so that they are
pressed tightly against the handlebar
and the upper handlebar is firmly
connected to the lower handlebar.
If the handlebar is not firmly installed or
the quick-clamping devices are not
correctly located, open the quick-
clamping devices and turn them until
they are securely fastened.
Installing cable clip:
● Fasten the electric cable (3) to the
upper handlebar with the cable clip (H).
Ensure a distance of 25 - 27 cm
between cable clip and switch on upper
handlebar.
● Insert the electric cable (3) into the
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holder (4) of the handlebar console as
shown.
7.4 Assembling the grass
catcher box
● Fit the upper part of the grass
catcher box (B) onto the lower part of
the grass catcher box (C). Ensure
correct location in the guides.
● Push pin (D) through the bores
provided from inside.
● Allow the upper part of the grass
catcher box (B) to engage in the lower
part of the grass catcher box using
slight pressure.
● Attach the grass catcher box (
8. Battery and charger
8.1 General
The MA 443 and MA 443 C lawn mowers
are operated with rechargeable batteries.
Only high-quality STIHL lithium-ion
batteries of type "AP" are used.
The batteries (supplied in some cases) are
optimally adapted to the intended purpose,
however, all STIHL lithium-ion batteries
available from specialist dealers (AP 160,
AP 180 etc.) may also be used.
The lawn mower electronics exchange
data with the installed battery and adapt
the power of the electric motor to the
relevant capacity.
8.2 Connecting charger to the
mains
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● Insert mains plug (1) in
socket (2).
● After connection of the charger to the
power supply, a self-test is performed.
During this process, the LED (3) on the
charger illuminates green for approx.
1 second, then red, and then
extinguishes again (
8.3 Removing/installing battery
9.5).
● Open battery compartment
and disconnect safety plug
(
9.1).
Removing battery:
● Pull out battery (1) upwards.
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8.6).
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